Ships will parade into San Francisco Bay, and the Navy’s Blue Angels will take to the skies for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week.

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This celebration of the nation’s Navy and Coast Guard runs from Oct. 3-9, with the big air shows Oct. 6-8. Here are some highlights:

Ship Tours: Want a glimpse of day-to-day shipboard life? Free ship tours are offered Oct. 3-5 at Piers 30-32 and 15-17 and again Oct. 6-9 at those piers as well as Piers 35 and 50. Check fleetweeksf.org for times, security rules.

Fleet Week’s annual Parade of Ships begins 11 a.m. Oct. 6.

Parade of Ships: The Parade of Ships runs from 11 a.m. to noon Oct. 6 off the Marina Green, with the San Francisco Fire Department’s fireboat St. Francis leading the procession under the Golden Gate Bridge.

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Air shows: The Navy’s ever-popular Blue Angels and other pilots will perform noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday (typically about 3 p.m. for the Angels). A million people combined are expected to watch the shows, so plan your transportation and viewing spots accordingly. Guaranteed waterfront seating runs $55-$75; VIP club seating, $250-$275. (Note: Because of construction, Treasure Island viewing locations and roads will be largely inaccessible during Fleet Week.)

Viewing locations, parties: The Hotel Zephyr will host a tailgate viewing party on its parking deck in the Fisherman’s Wharf area. First come, first serve on Oct. 6, 7 and 8, with parking rates set at $5 every half-hour.

At the Presidio, the Off the Grid food truck festival will hold its final Presidio Picnic of the year at the Main Parade Ground from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

High School Band Challenge: The events continue after Sunday’s air show. On Monday, Oct. 9, the U.S. Marine Corps Band will kick off this annual event, with high schools competing for prize money for their music programs, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Golden Gate Park.

And there’s more: For information on these and other attractions, including a K-9 police dog demonstration and a veterans art exhibit, as well as transportation and parking options, schedules, an event map and other details, go to fleetweeksf.org.